Lorex QLR464 User manual

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PCI CARD INSTALLATION GUIDE
BASIC SETUP: PCI CARD
STEP 1
EXPRESS INSTALLATION
(DRIVER AND LOCAL SOFTWARE)
STEP 3
Installing the PCI Card Driver
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CAMERA INSTALLATION GUIDE
BASIC SETUP: CAMERAS
STEP 2
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LOCAL INSTALLATION GUIDE
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ENGLISH REVISION # R2
QLR464 also includes:
4 x Cameras
4 x 60ft Extension Cables
1 x 4-in-1 Power Adaptor
• PACKAGE CONTENTS:
1 x PCI Capture Card
1 x User’s Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Software CD
*1 x 16-in-1 BNC multi-channel cable (included with QLR1670 only)
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Hardware Installation
NOTE: Please turn off the computer’s power and unplug the power cord
prior to installing the QLR Capture Card.
If you are unfamiliar with installing PC hardware, it is recommended to
have a PC technician perform the installation.
1
Remove the computer’s cover panel
Refer to your computer’s owner’s
manual for instructions on how
to remove the case cover if you
are unsure of how to do so.
2
Remove the PCI cover plate
Remove the PCI slot’s metal
plate at the back of the system.
Be careful of
sharp edges
while removing
the metal plate.
3
Insert the PCI card
Push the card firmly into an
available PCI slot until it clicks in
place. The gold-colored connector
pins should not be visible after the
card is secure.
4
Secure the PCI card
Secure the PCI Card by tightening
the screw with a screw driver.
5
Replace the computer’s cover panel
Slide the computer cover panel
back on and secure it with screws
using a screw driver.
Congratulations!
You have completed Step 1 successfully.
Your computer can now support up to 4 cameras.
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed the VistaPro 6 Server software.
You can now view, record and playback video on your local computer.
1
Connect to BNC extension cable
Connect the camera’s BNC
connector into the extension cable’s
BNC connector. The connection
should be snug and secure.
2
Connect power cable
Plug the camera’s power connector
into the power connector end of the
extension cable.
3
Connect BNC to the computer
Screw in the BNC connector from
the extension cable to the back
of the QLR card. The connection
should be snug and secure.
4
Connect power adaptor
Connect the 4-in-1 12V DC power
adaptor to the power connector end
of the extension cable.
5
Connect additional cameras
Repeat these steps for up to three
additional cameras.
6
Plug in the power adaptor
Plug the power adaptor into the wall
outlet. This will provide power for
up to 4 cameras.
For QLR464, you are required to use the included power adaptor.
Use of a non-regulated, nonconforming power adaptor can
damage the cameras and will void the warranty.
WARNING
Camera Installation
Before you install a camera, carefully plan where and how you will
position the camera, and where you will route the cables.
NOTE: The 4 Port PCI card has 4 Video inputs, allowing you to
connect up to 4 cameras (the instructions below apply to the
cameras included with QLR464). You may connect your own
cameras, however please make sure to use a proper power adaptor
NOT EXCEEDING 12V DC for each camera.
Make sure your
cameras are fully
functional before
mounting them in
the final location.
TIP
Logging In to VistaPro 6 Server
Click the DVR shortcut on your desktop , or locate the application
in the start menu. If a Windows Firewall warning pops up, select the
“Unblock” option.
8
NOTE: Click the Virtual Keyboard button to type in the User ID and Password if you do
not have access to a keyboard.
NOTE: It is recommended to change the default password. For details on changing the admin
password, see “Changing User Account Password” on page 34.
NOTE: Click the Exit button on the bottom right hand corner of the window to exit the program.
Under ID, enter admin; under Password, enter 1111. Click the
checkmark button to log in.
10
If your system does not support
auto-run, you can browse the CD,
and search for the Vista Pro 6
Server in the X:\Package\Remote
Client directory, where “X” is your
CD/DVD drive.
Follow the auto-run
instructions on screen. Click
on the “Run SetupDisc.exe”
option if prompted.
2
Note: A pop-up window may
appear asking you to verify the
software. Click the button to
allow the installation.
Note:
16 Channel QLR1670 includes a
16-in-1 BNC multi-channel cable.
For more information on the QLR1670
please refer to the User Manual.
The installation screen will
open. Click on the Install
button and then click the
Express installation button.
3
The installation window
will pop up. Follow the
instructions by clicking the
“Next” buttons after making
your selections. You will be
asked to set the installation
location, language and
program folder.
4
Note: It is recommended that
you select “automatically”. This
ensures that your DVR is always
ready to record, even after
restarting your computer.
Once installed, you will be
asked to select whether you
want the program to start
automatically or manually.
5
Note: If you set more than 90% of
your hard drive to be allocated to the
QLR460 storage, your computer may
read the drive as being full, as this
hard drive space is being saved for the
program.
You will be asked to select a
drive for storage, and to set
the storage size.
6
It is recommended that you remove the installation CD and then
restart your computer before running the VistaPro 6 Server Software.
7
Insert the installation disc into your
computer’s CD/DVD drive.
1
Click the Lock Button . The Logon window appears.
9
Default ID: admin
Default Password: 1111
EXPRESS INSTALLATION
(DRIVER AND LOCAL SOFTWARE)
CONTINUED
STEP 3
64 bit Vista/7 users: A Windows
Security window appears during
setup. Select the checkbox beside
“Always trust software from “Cap Co”.
Click the Install button to continue.
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QLR460 SERIES
• QLR464 - 4 CHANNEL CARD
• QLR1670 - 16 CHANNEL CARD
Quick Setup Guide
PCI CARD
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
For detailed setup information, please refer to
your included User’s Manual. For additional
information, please visit our website
www.lorextechnology.com
It’s all on the Web

INSTALL REMOTE VIEWING
(ON A REMOTE COMPUTER)
CONTINUED
CONTINUED
STEP 6
To configure DDNS settings:
6From within the VistaPro 6 Server software, click the Setup
button and then click the Network tab. The Network tab will open.
7In the DDNS section, click the “Use” checkbox. Click the
Set button. The DVR Management window opens. Enter the
information you received from your registration email in step 5-5.
8Under Domain name, enter the SUBDOMAIN of your Lorex DDNS
address (ie. if your domain name is tomsmith.lorexddns.net, only
enter tomsmith into the ID field)
10 Under User Password, enter the password of the Lorex DDNS
account.
11 Click Register. A message should confirm a proper registration.
Click OK to continue.
LOREX DDNS SETUP
(DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE)
STEP 5
LOREX DDNS SETUP GUIDE
DDNS set-up
2Open your web browser (Internet
Explorer by default) and enter
http://www.lorexddns.net in the
address bar.
http://www.lorexddns.net
Create account
3From Lorex DDNS website, click
the CREATE ACCOUNT option.
Create Account
Complete new account information
41. FOR PRODUCT LICENSE select
the QLR460 Series option from the
drop down menu.
2. FOR PRODUCT CODE enter your
computer’s physical address.
3. FOR URL REQUEST enter a unique
URL name (e.g. tomsmith)
Note: URL name should not be more than 15 characters.
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3
Registration E-mail
5An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL will be sent
to your email. Print and Save this confirmation. You will need this
information to access your System remotely. Follow the steps outlined in
the e-mail before proceeding to step 5.6.
NOTE: Please wait 10-15 minutes before logging in for the first time.
DDNS Server: ddns.lorexddns.net (already added)
Domain Name: tomsmith
User ID: tomsmith1
Password: (your password)
EXAMPLE:
If you were unable to use the Auto Port Forward Wizard, then you will need
to do so manually. Please skip this step if the Wizard was successful.
A router configuration guide featuring the most commonly used routers
in the market is available on www.lorextechnology.com/support in the
Consumer’s Guide Section.
Manual Port Forwarding. OPTIONAL
Port forwarding allows your computer to communicate with the
remote computers connecting to it. Please consult your router’s
owner’s manual on port-forwarding instructions.
You must port forward the following ports on your router:
• 6880 (Web Port)
• 6808 (Playback Port)
• 6807 (Live Port)
QLR460 6800 6900 12
EXAMPLE
Enter your DDNS address
Enter your DDNS user ID
Enter your DDNS password
INSTALL REMOTE VIEWING
(ON A REMOTE COMPUTER)
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REMOTE VIEWING INSTALLATION GUIDE
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STEP 6
Installing VistaPro 6 Client (Remote Viewing)
Connecting to your system using Internet Explorer
Open Internet explorer and enter your DDNS address you
created earlier, followed by a semi-colon, and then the web
port number. For example, you would enter:
http://mylorexdvr.lorexddns.net:6880
NOTE: For full details
on connecting to your
system using Internet
Explorer, please refer
to the User’s Manual.
NOTE: If asked to run
ActiveX, click “yes” or
“allow”.
NOTE: There is a semi-colon (: ) right after the DDNS address.
Click Temporarily Allow
Pop-ups to continue
ADDITIONAL CONNECTION OPTIONS:
INTERNET EXPLORER
If your system does not support
auto-run, you can browse the CD,
and search for the Vista Pro 6
Server in the X:\Package\Remote
Client directory, where “X” is your
CD/DVD drive.
Follow the auto-run
instructions on screen. Click
on the “Run SetupDisc.exe”
option if prompted.
2
The installation window will pop
up. Follow the instructions by
clicking the “Next” buttons after
making your selections. You will
be asked to set the installation
location, language and program
folder. Click “Finish”.
NOTE: You may now close the
VistaPro 6 Installation window.
5
The installation screen will
open. Click on the Install
button and then click the
Advanced installation button.
3
Note: Pop-up windows may
appear asking you to verify the
software. Allow the software to
continue installation when the
warning window appears.
Click on the “VistaPro 6
Client” button under the
Software tab.
4
On a remote computer, insert the
installation disc into the CD/DVD
reader.
1
In the Login window, enter
your username and password
and select Log In.
7
Note: The default login information is:
ID: admin
Password: 1111
admin
1111
Fill out each field and click “Register”.
Name: set a name for the site (e.g. office)
IP/DDNS: enter the DDNS address created in
Step 5-5 (ie. tomsmith.lorexddns.net)
Video Port Numbers: must be set to 6807
ID: (default ID is admin)
Password: (default password is 1111)
Note: If you are connecting from a remote computer within the
local area network of the installed server (i.e. not over the
internet) you can simply enter the IP address of the server
recorded in step 5-1.
10
Click on the “SITE” button at the
top left of the software screen.
8
Click on the “Register New Site”
button.
9
Congratulations!
You have successfully
installed the VistaPro
6 Client software.
You can now view
your cameras from a
remote location.
Drag the site name from the left menu
and drop it into the viewing window.
11
VistaPro 6 Client software is now installed.
Double-click the icon on your desktop to
run the program.
6
Record the IP and MAC Addresses in the section below:
IP ADDRESS : . . .
MAC ADDRESS : : : : : :
(Required for DDNS registration)
Retrieve system information
1In order to register for Lorex DDNS, you need to make a note
of your computer’s Physical ID (MAC address). Click on “Start”
(located and the left side of your monitor screen) and type “cmd”
in the search field (on older versions of Windows, click “Start”,
then click “Run” and then type “cmd”).
Type “ipconfig /all” and make a note of your computer’s Physical
Address (e.g. 001D09C4D5C8).
LOREX DDNS SETUP
(DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE)
STEP 5
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STEP 4
LOREX EASY CONNECT INTERNET REMOTE
MONITORING ADVANCED (AUTO PORT FORWARD
WIZARD)
Auto Port Forward Wizard
1
The Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard is a software that automates
router port forwarding.
You must have the following before you configure the software:
1. Your router’s model and version numbers
2. Your router’s user name and password
3. Your Lorex device’s IP address
4. Your Lorex device’s port numbers that require port forwarding
Step 1: Populate the Router Database
3
The Auto Port Forwarding Wizard
automatically populates a list of current
routers, and detects the number of
connected routers.
1. Click the Next button after the software
detects your router configuration.
1. Insert the system’s software CD, select the Lorex Easy Connect Internet
Setup Wizard and follow the instructions to register, download and
launch the Wizard.
Installation
2
Step 3: Update the Router Settings
1. Click the Update Router button. The program
begins updating the router settings. This
may take 20 - 30 seconds.
2. Close the update window when the update
finishes.
NOTE: You may have to manually save your
router settings after the software makes
the required changes to your router.
Step 4: Test your Connection
1. Click the Test Your Connection button.
Your system’s default browser opens and
connects to your Lorex device.
NOTE: Ensure that Internet Explorer is your
system’s default internet browser.
ID PASSWORD
ADMIN 1111
IF SUCCESSFUL, PROCEED TO STEP 5-1.
OTHERWISE, CONTINUE TO THE NEXT STEP.
Step 2: Enter your Router Settings
1. Under the Router drop-down list, select the
model of your router OR click the Search
button to enter the name of your router
model. If your IP address does not appear
automatically, click the button and
write down your IP, then enter into the box
highlighted to the right.
2. Under Router IP, click the Detect Router IP button. The router’s IP populates
in the blank field.
3. Under Username and Password, enter the router’s username and password.
4. Under IP, enter the IP address of your Lorex device.
5. Under Port, enter the port number(s) that require forwarding (6880, 6807
and 6808).
6. Click Next to continue.
6880
6807
6808
NOTE: Click the Auto Detect button if you have a Linksys or Netgear
router (works with most models).
NOTE: Ensure you select the proper model
and firmware number of the router.
9Under User ID, enter in your user ID of the Lorex DDNS account.